Join the Wegovy Support Group
As part of our ongoing patient support at PrivateDoc we have created communities for our patients to share their success stories, find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with us.
We find that being part of the online community helps our patients feel part of something, stay motivated, keep on track and find support when they need it. We'd love for you to join us.
...because we're stronger together.
What can I expect in the Wegovy support group?
- Tips and advice from fellow patients with our prescribers on board to help where needed.
- Real-life success stories from patients who have reached a healthy weight through Wegovy treatment with us.
- Live sessions with our prescribers to answer any medical questions.
- Updates from PrivateDoc.
- Healthy lifestyle advice to help aid your weight loss journey and make lasting changes.
- An opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and support & motivate one another through this process.
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Keeping it off: Your guide to long-term weight loss
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A Doctor's Guide to Everything You Need To Know About Wegovy
Our Doctors have put together a useful guide to tell you everything you need to know about the new weight loss drug Wegovy.
When will Wegovy be available in the UK?
Wegovy, the latest weight loss drug, received approval from the Medicines and Health Products Regulation Agency (MHRA) in the UK in September 2021. Despite approval, the UK market is yet to see the launch of Wegovy.
What is the Wegovy Dose Schedule for weight Loss?
Wegovy is a weekly injection and the dose is titrated on a monthly basis. The process is simple and consists of adjusting the amount of medication a patient receives in order to achieve a desired therapeutic effect.
What are the side effects of Wegovy?
The most common side effects experienced from taking Wegovy weekly injections are headache, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting.
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Join the Saxenda Support Group
Find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with PrivateDoc.
Join the Mysimba Support Group
Find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with PrivateDoc.
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The PrivateDoc Weight Loss Service
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